Question

what had been the most extensive immigration legislation passed by congress in the 1900s?
your answer
what was the primary goal of the 1996 immigration act?
○ eliminate all border controls
○ completely stop immigration
○ increase immigration quotas
○ reduce mexican laborers crossing the border

Explanation:

First Question (Short Answer)

The most extensive immigration legislation passed by Congress in the 1900s was the Immigration Act of 1965 (also known as the Hart - Celler Act), which abolished the national - origins quota system that had been in place since the 1920s and established a new immigration policy based on family reunification and skills.

• Option A: Eliminating all border controls is not a goal of the 1996 Immigration Act; in fact, it aimed to strengthen some immigration controls.
• Option B: The act did not aim to completely stop immigration, as legal immigration for family and work - related purposes still continued.
• Option C: The 1996 Immigration Act did not aim to increase immigration quotas; it had more to do with enforcement and eligibility for benefits.
• Option D: The 1996 Immigration Act had provisions related to reducing unauthorized immigration, and a significant part of unauthorized immigration at the time was Mexican laborers crossing the border, so this option is correct.

Answer:

The Immigration Act of 1965 (Hart - Celler Act)

Second Question (Multiple Choice)